History

Reading Like a HistorianThe Reading Like a Historian curriculum engages students in historical inquiry. Each lesson revolves around a central historical question and features sets of primary documents designed for groups of students with diverse reading skills and abilities.

New York Times

North Carolina State University

Science

National Geographic Explorer

Although the three National Geographic Explorer links below are normally a subscription magazine, you can access all issues in the “more issues” section. You can also print by right clicking on the article. (You may have to save first.) You can also view the articles on your Smart Board. Use the speaker icon to listen to the text.

Scroll down and look at the opportunities! Useful databases include Kids InfoBits (articles on many topics for kids), General OneFile (articles on many topics), and Opposing Viewpoints (articles on contemporary, relevant topics from all perspectives).

Click on the database of your choice.

Enter your library card number (on the back, under the barcode).

Explore the possiblities!

Teacher Created

The Washington Post - TweenTribune

The daily news site for kids—where you'll find the most compelling, relevant and interesting news. Stories are selected by professional journalists working closely with tweens and teachers. Tweens can post comments, with all comments moderated by their teachers before they are published.

Teachers can sign up with TweenTribuneand get lots of articles and lesson plans all for free for their specific grade level.

Short Passages for Analysis

About.com, Grammar and CompositionThis site has numerous very short passages that illustrate various rhetorical strategies. Great sources for junior high and especially high school teachers to use for close reading practice.